Welcome to my blog for Merciful Redeemer Parish's Youth Group! Here you will find information about Edge and LifeTeen, as well as our calendar of events and some pretty awesome resources to help you grow in your faith and develop a closer relationship with Christ! Enjoy! - Miri

Thursday, September 29, 2011

"In the Flesh Retreat" Registration Form

Right-click to copy image onto a word document. Adjust the image to the page size, print it, fill it, and bring it to Merciful Redeemer Parish ASAP! :) There are some spots still available for the retreat, but they are filling up fast!!

Monday, September 26, 2011

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT MRP?

- Have you ever heard a priest beat-box?
FR. STAN FORTUNA is coming to Merciful Redeemer Parish!!
 
3) That's right! Internationally renowned priest and musician Fr. Stan Fortuna C.F.R. is coming to rock our parish and lift up our youth in faith with powerful heart-changing talks on the Theology of the Body, and with the great music he is so famous for! He is an amazing, dynamic and hilarious speaker, and if you have never watched a Franciscan friar rap or beat-box, you might just want to come and check this out!
Friday, September 30, 2011:
- Morning --> sessions on the Theology of the Body for Teens for St. Aloysius Gonzaga S.S. students
- 7:00pm --> Theology of the Body for Adults (entire parish and the whole community of Mississauga are welcome) - A free-will offering will be accepted


Saturday, October 1, 2011:

- 7:00pm --> Youth Mass and homily (entire parish community is invited)

- 8:00pm --> XLT! Eucharistic Praise & Worship with talk and music (entire parish community is invited)

For more information about Fr. Stan, please visit: http://www.francescoproductions.com/Bio
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125911167501568
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- Stand up for LIFE!
Life Chain cancelled - BUT...
4) Unfortunately, the Life Chain will no longer be taking place this year due to unforeseen circumstances related to the Chain's organizational team. However, we still encourage you to come to the chapel and spend some time praying for all those affected by abortion: the unborn babies, their mothers and fathers, their families; and for the conversion of those who procure, promote and facilitate abortions, as well as so that the laws in our country will change and respect life from conception to natural death.
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There will be no LifeTeen or Edge on the weekend of Oct 7-10 due to Thanksgiving. We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving Weekend! :]
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Both And: The Incarnation!

Is Jesus human or is He God? He is BOTH! But how can that be?

Come and find out at our next LifeNight, which is happening on Saturday, October 15th from 7:00-10:10pm (including the Youth Mass)! All high school students are invited (grade 9-12).
Join us for a great night of fun and meet tons of other teens who are on fire for Christ!

Also, don't forget last week's commitment: setting aside at least 5 minutes each day to pray :) 
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Hallowed?? The Our Father

How many times have you prayed the "Our Father" (The Lord's Prayer) in your life? Have you ever given much thought about what you are ACTUALLY saying when you pray it?

On Friday, October 14th from 6:45-9:00pm, we invite all students in grades 7 and 8 to join us for a great night of fun and meet tons of other teens who are on fire for Christ! On this night we will learn about how Jesus wants us to pray and what the words of the Lord's Prayer really mean!

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=238977496150209
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- Carrying heavy burdens?
Come unload and set your heart free at our...

"In the Flesh" Youth Retreat!!
 
5) All youth 14-19 years of age are invited to our youth retreat which is organized by our LifeTeen youth ministry. It is going to be truly EPIC and there are only 50 spots available, so I encourage you all to sign up early.
Friday, October 21 - Sunday, October 23 - Teopoli, Gravenhurst, Ontario
- Registration fee: $100 (includes meals and transportation)
- Mark the dates on your calendar, book the time off work, and join us for the experience of a lifetime!
- Open to all youth, but priority will be given to LifeTeen-registered teens, so register for LifeTeen in September!! ;)
- First come, first serve - bring your money in along with your registration form to save your spot!!
For more information and to register please email Miri at ym@mercifulredeemer.org or call (905) 812-0030 ext.7


Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=249325088419405
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- The Seed has been planted... will you let it grow?

Attention all young adults!! (19-35 years old)                                      
Is GOD CALLING
YOU to serve Him by bringing the youth of today to Christ?
The Youth Ministry Office at Merciful Redeemer is seeking enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Core Team, the volunteering group that helps run our LifeTeen (high school) program.
Qualifications:
- Be at least 19 years of age (and having graduated from high school)
- Be a faithful practicing Catholic (you attend Mass every Sunday, receive the Sacraments regularly, and are faithful to the teachings, precepts and morals of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church)
- Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm
- Have a deep desire to serve God and his Church
- Police background check
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No previous experience required
If you are interested, please contact Miri ASAP at ym@mercifulredemer.org or (905) 812-0030 ext.7


For more information, visit: http://mercifulredeemeryouth.blogspot.com/p/volunteer.html
or contact Miri
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Miri Romero Alvarez
Youth Ministry Coordinator  
Merciful Redeemer Parish  
Mississauga, ON (905) 812-0030 ext.7
ym@mercifulredeemer.org
Twitter: @LifeTeenMR